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[[Image:GenIII Battle.jpg|thumb|right|210px|Groudon and Kyogre battle as Rayquaza arrives.]]
[[File:Super-ancient Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|Groudon and Kyogre battle as Rayquaza arrives.]]
The '''weather trio''' is, for lack of a better defining characteristic of the three, the name of the [[legendary trio]] made up of {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, and {{p|Rayquaza}}. They are referred to in the games as the '''Super-ancient Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''超古代ポケモン''' ''Super-ancient Pokémon''), although the Japanese anime has applied this term to [[Fossil]] Pokémon as well.
[[File:Super-ancient Pokémon 2.png|thumb|250px|The super-ancient Pokémon in their alternative forms in the anime.]]
The '''super-ancient Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''超古代ポケモン''' ''super-ancient Pokémon'')<ref>"''This defies belief... A super-ancient POKéMON... Its power is unbelievable. It has upset the balance of nature...''" - [[Archie]]{{sup/3|R}}/[[Maxie]]{{sup/3|S}} ([[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions]])</ref><ref>"''GROUDON and KYOGRE, the two POKéMON wreaking havoc here, are considered to be super-ancient POKéMON. But there aren’t just two super-ancient POKéMON. There is one more somewhere. Somewhere, there is a super-ancient POKéMON named RAYQUAZA.''" - [[Wallace]] ([[Pokémon Emerald Version]])</ref><ref name=SuperMusicCollectionRS>''The Super-Ancient Pokémon Awaken!'' [[Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: Super Music Collection]]</ref><ref name=MastersOST>''Battle! (Super-Ancient Pokémon) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)'' [[Jukebox (Masters)]]</ref> is a term that describes to the three ancient [[Legendary Pokémon]] from [[Hoenn]] legend—{{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, and {{p|Rayquaza}}. This trio has historically been called the '''weather trio''' by fans.


Although several non-legendary Pokémon, notably {{p|Tyranitar}} and {{p|Abomasnow}}, have [[abilities]] that can alter the [[weather conditions]], and the {{p|Golduck}} family is capable of having an ability that can stop them altogether, Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza's abilities were the first sight of these {{cat|Abilities with effects on weather conditions|weather-changing ones}} in the games. This makes them the only legendary trio to not share one universal ability.
Starting in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], Groudon and Kyogre can undergo [[Primal Reversion]] to become Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre, and Rayquaza can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Rayquaza.


Unlike Pokémon with moves like {{m|Sunny Day}} and {{m|Rain Dance}}, where the weather changes to another for only five turns, the abilities of the legendary trio cause their weather effect for the remainder of the battle, or until the weather is changed again in some way. Rayquaza's, however, only lasts as long as it remains active, and removes the battle effects of any weather on the field, leaving it to just be a pretty-looking environmental effect.
==Design==
The three super-ancient Pokémon all have some physiological similarities, with similar symbols on their bodies as well as yellow eyes.


They do not appear to have a [[trio master|master]], though Rayquaza seems to serve as the leader of the three internally. It was shown quelling a violent confrontation between the other two Pokémon during the events of {{game|Emerald}}.
===Abilities===
Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza all have {{cat|Abilities with effects on weather conditions|weather-changing}} {{Abilities}}. In their debut appearance in the Generation III games, their Abilities were exclusive to them (although {{a|Cloud Nine}} has the same effect as Rayquaza's {{a|Air Lock}} Ability). Upon undergoing Primal Reversion or Mega Evolution, Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza gain new exclusive Abilities, which are enhanced versions of their original Abilities.


Strangely, this is the only legendary trio whose members do not all have the same [[base stat]] total; Groudon and Kyogre share a total of 670, while Rayquaza's is 680. This fits with its role as a mediator between Groudon and Kyogre.
Groudon and Kyogre have {{a|Drought}} and {{a|Drizzle}}, which create [[harsh sunlight]] and [[rain]], respectively. From Generation III to V, these Abilities created weather that lasted for the remainder of the battle—this contrasts with the moves {{m|Sunny Day}} and {{m|Rain Dance}}, which only create weather for 5 turns. This was changed in Generation VI, so that these Abilities also only create weather for 5 turns.


==Similar movesets ==
Rayquaza's Air Lock Ability removes the effects of any weather as long as Rayquaza remains in battle, allowing it to remove the effects of the Abilities of Groudon and Kyogre.
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| align="center" colspan="2" | &nbsp; &nbsp; || align="center"| [[Image:382.png]] || align="center"| [[Image:383.png]] || align="center"| [[Image:384.png]]
Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Rayquaza have the Abilities {{a|Desolate Land}}, {{a|Primordial Sea}}, and {{a|Delta Stream}}, which create the special weather conditions [[extremely harsh sunlight]], [[heavy rain]], and [[strong winds]], respectively. These weather conditions last as long as they remain in battle. Extremely harsh sunlight and heavy rain are enhanced versions of harsh sunlight and rain, having all the same effects as the base weather, but providing additional benefits and being harder to remove. All three weather conditions cannot be replaced by other weather conditions while a Pokémon with the corresponding Ability remains on the field, except each other.
 
===Origin===
The three Pokémon represent separate elemental spheres: Kyogre having dominion over the {{wp|hydrosphere}}, Groudon over the {{wp|lithosphere}}, and Rayquaza over the {{wp|atmosphere}}. These roles are reflected in their types. The three Pokémon could be references to creatures from Hebrew myth: {{wp|Leviathan}}, a sea monster; {{wp|Behemoth}}, a land beast; and {{wp|Ziz}}, a giant bird.
 
==History==
===Mythology and ancient history===
The super-ancient Pokémon's history was first revealed in the [[Hoenn]] [[Generation III]] games and expanded upon in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. The [[Draconid people]] kept recorded history of the trio through mural paintings at [[Sky Pillar]].
 
Thousands of years ago, during the Hoenn region's primal age, the world was overflowing with natural energy. [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}} and Primal {{p|Kyogre}} fought over that energy in long clashes<ref>[[Zinnia]]: ''"Thousands of years ago, in the primal age long lost, the world was overflowing with natural energy. Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre fought over that energy in endless, furious clashes."'' ([[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]])</ref>, creating natural disasters in the process. The Hoenn region was created from these clashes. In the face of their great power, people could do nothing. But {{p|Rayquaza}} intervened, and its power overwhelmed that of the two primal Pokémon, ending their conflict and returning peace to the world.
 
A thousand years later, a meteoroid hit the earth, creating what would become [[Sootopolis City]]. This impact caused cracks in the ground that unleashed natural energy, causing Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre to battle each other again, threatening to destroy the world in the process. Humans had a collective memory of how Rayquaza saved their race long ago, and their wish for this to happen again combined with the power of the Meteorite allowed Rayquaza to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] for the first time and calm the other two Pokémon. Stripped of their primal forms, Groudon and Kyogre entered a deep slumber in their respective homes while Rayquaza returned to the sky.
 
Sky Pillar was then created by the Draconid people to honor and  preserve the super-ancient Pokémon's history. They also prepared for the day when Rayquaza would be needed again upon the eventual appearance of the [[Grand Meteor Delta]]. The [[Red Orb]] and [[Blue Orb]] were created in case Groudon and Kyogre returned, with the power to calm down the two of them without the aid of Rayquaza.
 
===Pokémon Emerald===
[[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]] use the [[Red Orb]] and [[Blue Orb]] to awaken {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} from within [[Jagged Pass]] and the [[Seafloor Cavern]]. This caused the two Pokémon to clash in [[Sootopolis City]], and sending the weather across Hoenn into a frenzy.
 
To stop their fighting, the player awakens {{p|Rayquaza}} at the [[Sky Pillar]]. Rayquaza descends on Sootopolis City to quell the pair's fighting, returning the weather to normal.
 
==Similar movesets==
The following are the super-ancient Pokémon's level-up movesets from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
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! style="background:#{{emerald color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{emerald color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | [[File:382Kyogre.png|100px]][[File:382Kyogre-Primal.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Kyogre|47587e}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}</small>
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | [[File:383Groudon.png|100px]][[File:383Groudon-Primal.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Groudon|49422b}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ground}}</small>/<small>{{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Fire}}</small>
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:384Rayquaza.png|100px]][[File:384Rayquaza-Mega.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Rayquaza|322661}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}</small>
|-
| rowspan="5" style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|1}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Origin Pulse|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Precipice Blades|{{ground color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Ascent|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
|-
|-
| align="center" rowspan="12"| Attacks<BR> <BR>(Attacks in<BR>'''bold'''<BR>do direct<BR>damage) || Start || '''{{m|Water Pulse}}''' || '''{{m|Mud Shot}}''' || '''{{m|Twister}}'''
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{mcolor|Ancient Power|{{rock color dark}}}}
|-
|-
| 5 || colspan="3" align="center"| {{m|Scary Face}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Water Pulse|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Mud Shot|{{ground color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Twister|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
|-
|-
| 15 || colspan="3" align="center"| '''{{m|AncientPower}}'''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Body Slam|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''''{{mcolor|Lava Plume|{{fire color dark}}}}'''''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Air Slash|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
|-
|-
| 20 || '''{{m|Body Slam}}''' || '''{{m|Slash}}''' || '''{{m|Dragon Claw}}'''
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Scary Face|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
|-
| 30 || {{m|Calm Mind}} || {{m|Bulk Up}} || {{m|Dragon Dance}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|9}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Aqua Tail|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Earth Power|{{ground color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Crunch|{{dark color dark}}}}
|-
|-
| 35 || '''{{m|Ice Beam}}''' || '''{{m|Earthquake}}''' || '''{{m|Crunch}}'''
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|18}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Calm Mind|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Bulk Up|{{fighting color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Dragon Dance|{{dragon color dark}}}}''
|-
|-
| 45 || '''{{m|Hydro Pump}}''' || '''{{m|Fire Blast}}''' || '''{{m|Fly}}'''
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|27}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Muddy Water|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Earthquake|{{ground color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Extreme Speed|{{flying color dark}}}}
|-
|-
| 50 || colspan="3" align="center"| {{m|Rest}}
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|36}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | {{mcolor|Ice Beam|{{ice color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | {{mcolor|Hammer Arm|{{fighting color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Pulse|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
|-
|-
| 60 || '''{{m|Sheer Cold}}''' || '''{{m|Fissure}}''' || '''{{m|ExtremeSpeed}}'''
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|45}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | {{mcolor|Sheer Cold|{{ice color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | {{mcolor|Fissure|{{ground color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Hyper Voice|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
|-
| 65 || '''{{m|Double-Edge}}''' || '''{{m|SolarBeam}}''' || '''{{m|Hyper Beam}}'''
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|54}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Aqua Ring|{{water color dark}}}}''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Rest|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
|-
| 75 || '''{{m|Aqua Tail}}''' || '''{{m|Earth Power}}''' || '''{{m|Dragon Pulse}}'''
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|63}}
|
|
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Fly|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
|-
|-
| 80 || '''{{m|Water Spout}}''' || '''{{m|Eruption}}''' || '''{{m|Outrage}}'''
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|72}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hydro Pump|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''''{{mcolor|Fire Blast|{{fire color dark}}}}'''''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hurricane|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|81}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Double-Edge|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{mcolor|Solar Beam|{{grass color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Outrage|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|90}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Water Spout|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''''{{mcolor|Eruption|{{fire color dark}}}}'''''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Hyper Beam|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{emerald color dark}}; color: #{{emerald color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| <small>Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|2ED42E|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage. Moves in '''''bold italics''''' are only STAB for Primal Groudon, which is not present in Scarlet and Violet.</small>
|}{{-}}
 
==Base stat comparison==
{{triostats|emerald|382|Kyogre|water|100|100|90|150|140|90|383|Groudon|ground|100|150|140|100|90|90|384|Rayquaza|dragon|105|150|90|150|90|95}}
 
===Primal/Mega Evolved forms===
{{triostats|emerald|382|Kyogre|form1=-Primal|water|100|150|90|180|160|90|383|Groudon|form2=-Primal|ground|100|180|160|150|90|90|384|Rayquaza|form3=-Mega|dragon|105|180|100|180|100|115}}
 
==In the core series games==
[[File:Super-ancient Pokémon cutscene.png|thumb|Rayquaza confronting Kyogre and Groudon in a cutscene in Emerald.]]
===Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire===
In these games, both Kyogre and Groudon appear in the [[Cave of Origin]] in their respective games, and after entering the [[Hall of Fame]], the {{player}} can encounter Rayquaza at rest on the topmost floor of the [[Sky Pillar]].
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File:Cave Origin Sapphire.png|Kyogre
File:Cave Origin Groudon.png|Groudon
File:Sky Pillar Rayquaza RS.png|Rayquaza
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===Pokémon Emerald===
In the enhanced version of Ruby and Sapphire, Kyogre and Groudon both appear in alternating caves after entering the Hall of Fame: [[Marine Cave]] (on {{rt|105|Hoenn}}, {{rt|125|Hoenn}}, {{rt|127|Hoenn}}, or {{rt|129|Hoenn}}) for Kyogre and [[Terra Cave]] (on {{rt|114|Hoenn}}, {{rt|115|Hoenn}}, {{rt|116|Hoenn}}, or {{rt|118|Hoenn}}) for Groudon. Rayquaza appears atop the [[Sky Pillar]] after calming Kyogre and Groudon in [[Sootopolis City]], and is obtainable before entering the Hall of Fame.
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<gallery>
File:Marine Cave Kyogre.png|Kyogre
File:Terra Cave Groudon.png|Groudon
File:Sky Pillar Rayquaza E.png|Rayquaza
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===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver===
All three super-ancient Pokémon can be obtained in the [[Embedded Tower]] after {{ga|Red}} is defeated and {{player}} has the [[National Pokédex]], [[Kanto first partner Pokémon]], and respective [[Colored orbs|Orbs]]. Kyogre is obtainable in HeartGold, and Groudon is obtainable in SoulSilver. Once both a Kyogre from HeartGold and a Groudon from SoulSilver are in one game, the player gets an opportunity to catch Rayquaza.
 
<gallery>
File:Embedded Tower Kyogre HGSS.png|Kyogre
File:Embedded Tower Groudon HGSS.png|Groudon
File:Embedded Tower Rayquaza HGSS.png|Rayquaza
</gallery>
 
===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire===
In the remakes, both Kyogre and Groudon appear in the [[Cave of Origin]] just like in the originals. However, when the player faces them, they are in their [[Primal Reversion|Primal Forms]]. Rayquaza is obtained during the Delta Episode atop [[Sky Pillar]], which occurs after the player become the Champion and is granted access to Sky Pillar by [[Wallace]]. Rayquaza must be caught when encountered; if the player runs away from it or defeats it, they will have to battle it again until it is caught.
 
===Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, all three members of the super-ancient Pokémon can be encountered in the [[Ultra Space Wilds]] through [[Ultra Warp Ride]]. {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/7|US}} can be encountered in the Cave World through a yellow warp hole. {{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/7|UM}} can be encountered in the Water World through a blue warp hole. {{p|Rayquaza}} can be encountered in the Cliff World through a red warp hole, as long as both Groudon and Kyogre are in the player's party.
 
===Pokémon Sword and Shield===
In [[The Crown Tundra]] DLC, the super-ancient Pokémon be found at [[Max Lair]] during [[Dynamax Adventure]]s. {{p|Groudon}} can be found in Sword, while {{p|Kyogre}} can be found in Shield; however, the player can get the other Legendary by participating in other players' Dynamax Adventures.
 
===Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl===
In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the super-ancient Pokémon can all be encountered at [[Ramanas Park]] after capturing the [[legendary giants]], [[Legendary beasts]]{{sup/8|BD}}/[[Legendary birds]]{{sup/8|SP}} and [[Eon duo]]. The trio is located at Oceanic Room, Tectonic Room, and Stratospheric Room respectively. Each room needs either Oceanic Slate, Tectonic Slate, or Stratospheric Slate to unlock the encounter.
 
===Pokémon Scarlet and Violet===
In [[The Indigo Disk]] DLC, the super-ancient Pokémon can be obtained via snacks from [[Snacksworth]]. Groudon can be found in Scarlet, while Kyogre can be found in Violet. The player can get the other Legendary by participating in [[Blueberry Quest]]s through the [[Union Circle]] online. Rayquaza can be obtainted through the exclusive online group quests.
 
==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
{{spoilers}}
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], as well as their [[remake]], [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|Rescue Team DX]], Groudon and Rayquaza serve notable roles in the story. Groudon awakens after the player has visited [[Mt. Freeze]] and spoken with {{p|Ninetales}}. After [[Team A.C.T.]] and another team have failed to defeat it, the player's team must travel to [[Magma Cavern]] to stop it. Rayquaza, meanwhile, serves as the final boss of the main game. The player and their partner must climb to the top of the [[Sky Tower]] in order to ask Rayquaza's help in destroying a giant meteor that's threatening the planet. While Rayquaza initially attacks them due to them intruding on his territory, it sees reason at the last second and uses {{m|Hyper Beam}} to destroy the meteor just before it can hit.
 
During the post-game, each of the super-ancient Pokémon can be recruited by defeating them on the final floor of a dungeon. Kyogre resides at the bottom of the [[Stormy Sea]], while Groudon and Rayquaza can be found in the same dungeons as during the main game. In the remake, Kyogre and Groudon will undergo [[Primal Reversion]] while being fought, while Rayquaza will [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].
 
In {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky}}, the player and partner encounter a Groudon at the end of [[Steam Cave]], though after it is defeated, it turns out to have been just an illusion created by {{p|Uxie}} to protect the [[Time Gear]] of [[Fogbound Lake]]. During the post-game, each of the super-ancient Pokémon can be found in a dungeon, protecting one of the [[Seven Treasures]] and needing to be defeated in order to obtain them.
 
In {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}, Rayquaza makes several brief appearances during the main game, fleeing the planet in fear of the [[Dark Matter]], though it eventually returns to prevent the Dark Matter from taking the [[Tree of Life]] away from the planet, teaming up with {{p|Deoxys}} to do so. Though the Dark Matter turns both of them to stone soon after, they're restored to normal following Dark Matter's defeat. During the post-game, each of the super-ancient Pokémon serves as the boss of a dungeon, appearing in their alternate forms.
{{endspoilers}}
 
===Pokkén Tournament===
In [[Pokkén Tournament]], Mega Rayquaza appears as a Support Pokémon in the [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]] version of the game alongside {{p|Mimikyu}}.
 
===Pokémon Masters EX===
All three of the super-ancient Pokémon appear in [[Pokémon Masters EX]], forming recruitable [[sync pair]]s with various Trainers associated with them in the [[core series]] games.
 
{{PairDex/h|Hoenn}}
{{PairDex|080|Zinnia|trainerlink=Zinnia (Masters)#Rayquaza|trainerimg=Zinnia|0384|Rayquaza|mega=Key Stone|form=[[Mega Evolution|Mega Rayquaza]]|Dragon|Rock|Special Strike|6|Legendary Adventures<br>''The Dragon That Rules the Sky''}}
{{PairDex|127|Maxie|trainerlink=Maxie (Masters)#Groudon|trainerimg=Maxie|0383|Groudon|master=yes|Ground|Ice|Physical Strike|exrole=Tech|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|128|Archie|trainerlink=Archie (Masters)#Kyogre|trainerimg=Archie|0382|Kyogre|master=yes|Water|Grass|Special Strike|exrole=Tech|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|081|Steven|trainerlink=Steven (Masters)#Rayquaza|trainerimg=Steven Anniversary 2021|sygna=Anniversary 2021|0384 s|Rayquaza|shiny=yes|mega=Key Stone|form=[[Mega Evolution|Mega Rayquaza]]|master=yes|Flying|Ice|Physical Strike|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}
|}
==In the anime==
[[File:Kyogre Groudon legend.png|thumb|250px|An ancient mural depicting the clash between Groudon and Kyogre]]
===Main series===
All three super-ancient Pokémon have appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
====[[Pokémon movie]]s====
{{main|Rayquaza (M07)}}
Rayquaza first appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', where it defended its territory from a {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}}.
Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and a {{Shiny}} Mega Rayquaza all made a major appearance in ''[[M18|Hoopa and The Clash of Ages]]''. Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon were summoned by a dark entity of {{an|Hoopa}}'s {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Hoopa|Unbound}} form, along with the [[Pokémon of Myth]] and {{p|Kyurem}}, and were controlled by the evil shadow in order to terrorize [[Dahara City]]. It was revealed that long ago, Kyogre and Groudon engaged in a battle with Hoopa in its Unbound form to entertain the citizens of Dahara City, but this ended when Hoopa's power was sealed by [[Ghris]]. Mega Rayquaza was summoned by Hoopa along with {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} in order to stop the entity of Hoopa's Unbound form from terrorizing Dahara City.
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
{{main|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)}}
Kyogre and Groudon both debuted in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]''. Kyogre had been captured by [[Team Magma]], who was also in possession of the [[Blue Orb]]. Groudon was in [[Team Aqua]]'s possession along with the [[Red Orb]]. The two teams were planning on swapping Groudon and Kyogre, but Kyogre was released by {{tc|Aqua Admin|Team Aqua commander}} [[Shelly]], who had infiltrated Team Magma. [[Archie]] then proceeded to take control of Kyogre using the Red Orb. In the [[AG098|following episode]], Archie threatened to use Kyogre's power to flood the island both teams had met at. At this time the now awakened Groudon came and began to battle with Kyogre. During this time, {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and {{an|Lance}} managed to snap Archie out of the Red Orb's possession. Now free from the Orbs' possession Kyogre and Groudon retreated into the ocean and a volcano, respectively.
====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''====
{{main|Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)}}
In ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', Rayquaza appeared after [[Alain]] and {{an|Steven Stone}} used their [[Mega Ring]] and [[Key Stone|Mega Stickpin]], respectively, to open one of Hoenn's ancient ruins and reveal the legendary [[Giant Rock]]. The energy emitted by the rock not only brought Rayquaza to the ruins, but it also awoke Groudon and Kyogre from their slumbers. Rayquaza, in a fit of rage, began attacking the people responsible for unlocking the Giant Rock. Seeing that, Alain and Steven sent out {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} and {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} to stop the {{pkmn|category|Sky High Pokémon}}, but to no avail. Rayquaza destroyed the ruins by using {{m|Draco Meteor}}, disintegrating the Giant Rock in the process before returning to the ozone layer.
In ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]'', Alain and Steven were monitoring the area around [[Rustboro City]] when they noticed that Groudon had awakened and was seemingly moving towards the coastline. Steven wondered if Kyogre could also appear, and just at that moment, they received footage of the {{pkmn|category|Sea Basin Pokémon}}. Lysandre then commented on the possibility of the [[Pokémon world]] being destroyed, scaring Mairin. After that, Steven explained to her that there is a legend in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]] that has been told since ancient times. According to Steven, the legend says that in the prehistoric era, Primal Groudon expanded the continents and Primal Kyogre expanded the seas. The two [[Legendary Pokémon]] were locked in a fierce struggle to obtain a source of enormous energy. That struggle shook the land and the skies, nearly destroying the world in the process. He also added that some people believe the energy source they were searching for was the Giant Rock.
Steven and Lysandre soon discovered that both Groudon and Kyogre were following an energy similar to that of the Giant Rock. Suspecting the rock would materialize in the place Groudon and Kyogre were headed, Lysandre ordered Alain to protect it from the super-ancient Pokémon. After that, Alain and Steven flew over the area on a plane and, when the two [[Primal Reversion|Primal Pokémon]] started fighting for the source of energy, they sent out their Charizard and Metagross to prevent them from consuming the rock's energy. However, Charizard and Metagross had trouble fighting against the Legendary Pokémon, but their combined efforts protected the Giant Rock long enough for Rayquaza to step in and put an end to the conflict between Groudon and Kyogre, causing them to return to their regular forms. After that, [[Team Flare|Lysandre's employees]] appeared to take away the Giant Rock, blocking its energy and placing it in a submarine. With the rock away, all three super-ancient Pokémon retreated.
====''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''====
{{main|Black Rayquaza}}
A Shiny Rayquaza known as the Black Rayquaza plays a major role in the series. It was once owned by the Ancient Adventurer [[Lucius]], contained in an {{DL|Poké Ball|Ancient Poké Ball}} that eventually wound up in [[Roy]]'s possession. He initially thought the Poké Ball was empty, until ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', where it reacted with [[Liko]]'s pendant and opened to reveal Rayquaza, which subsequently flew away, setting up Roy's dream to follow and find it.
Rayquaza next appeared before the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] in ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]]''. In [[HZ033|the following episode]], [[Amethio]] fought against Rayquaza, but was quickly defeated by it. In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', the [[Explorers]] conducted an operation where to summon and capture Rayquaza, but were foiled by the Rising Volt Tacklers, who proceeded to battle Rayquaza in [[HZ045|the next episode]], but were defeated.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
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All three super-ancient Pokémon have appeared in [[Pokémon Adventures]].
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===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
Kyogre and Groudon are awakened by [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], causing massive devastation across Hoenn and necessitating [[Norman]] to awaken Rayquaza in order to help stop them.
===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
While the actual super-ancient Pokémon do not appear in this arc, [[Guile Hideout]] uses {{adv|Jirachi}}'s wish-granting powers to summon a sentient mass of sea water in the shape of a Kyogre to sink the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} into the ocean.
===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
The three super-ancient Pokémon are awakened once again, this time to help stop the world from being destroyed by [[Grand Meteor Delta|a giant meteoroid]], gaining the access to their ultimate forms for this purpose. Kyogre and Groudon expend all of their energy in stopping just a fragment of the meteoroid, leaving it up to Rayquaza and the [[human]]s of the world to stop the main body of the meteoroid.
{{endspoilers}}
==Artwork==
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Masters Villain Arc Hoenn Part 1 artwork.png|Super-ancient Pokémon artwork for {{g|Masters EX}} [[Villain Arc]] Hoenn (Part 1)
Masters Villain Arc Hoenn Part 2 artwork.png|Super-ancient Pokémon artwork for Pokémon Masters EX Villain Arc Hoenn (Part 2)
2020 Legendary Pokemon Gen III.jpg|Crown Tundra wallpaper (Hoenn) by [[Tomokazu Komiya]]<ref>[https://archive.is/l5UJf Tweet by @poke_times]</ref>
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The [[List of Pokémon by color|colors]] of the three members of Weather Trio are the {{wp|RGB|primary colors of light}}, while colors of their {{shiny2}} sprites (including the markings on Rayquaza) are the {{wp|CMYK|primary colors of ink}}.
* The term "super-ancient Pokémon" has previously been attributed to [[Fossil]] Pokémon in the Japanese anime.
*Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza could be references to the Biblical {{wp|Leviathan}}, a sea monster; {{wp|Behemoth}}, a land beast; and {{wp|Ziz}}, a giant bird respectively.
* The [[List of Pokémon by color|colors]] of the three super-ancient Pokémon are the {{wp|RGB color model|additive primary colors of light}}.
*The trio may also be a reference to the Japanese movie {{wp|Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack}}.
* The super-ancient Pokémon are the only [[Legendary trio]] in which all of its members are in different [[List of Pokémon by habitat|habitats]] — {{p|Kyogre}} is in the Sea habitat, {{p|Groudon}} is in the Rough-Terrain habitat, and {{p|Rayquaza}} is in the Rare Habitat.
*The weather trio are one of two trios that don't all share the same weakness to a certain type.
 
==In other languages==
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==References==
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==See also==
* {{p|Kyogre}}
* {{p|Groudon}}
* {{p|Rayquaza}}
 
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Groudon and Kyogre battle as Rayquaza arrives.
The super-ancient Pokémon in their alternative forms in the anime.

The super-ancient Pokémon (Japanese: 超古代ポケモン super-ancient Pokémon)[1][2][3][4] is a term that describes to the three ancient Legendary Pokémon from Hoenn legend—Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza. This trio has historically been called the weather trio by fans.

Starting in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Groudon and Kyogre can undergo Primal Reversion to become Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre, and Rayquaza can Mega Evolve into Mega Rayquaza.

Design

The three super-ancient Pokémon all have some physiological similarities, with similar symbols on their bodies as well as yellow eyes.

Abilities

Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza all have weather-changing Abilities. In their debut appearance in the Generation III games, their Abilities were exclusive to them (although Cloud Nine has the same effect as Rayquaza's Air Lock Ability). Upon undergoing Primal Reversion or Mega Evolution, Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza gain new exclusive Abilities, which are enhanced versions of their original Abilities.

Groudon and Kyogre have Drought and Drizzle, which create harsh sunlight and rain, respectively. From Generation III to V, these Abilities created weather that lasted for the remainder of the battle—this contrasts with the moves Sunny Day and Rain Dance, which only create weather for 5 turns. This was changed in Generation VI, so that these Abilities also only create weather for 5 turns.

Rayquaza's Air Lock Ability removes the effects of any weather as long as Rayquaza remains in battle, allowing it to remove the effects of the Abilities of Groudon and Kyogre.

Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Rayquaza have the Abilities Desolate Land, Primordial Sea, and Delta Stream, which create the special weather conditions extremely harsh sunlight, heavy rain, and strong winds, respectively. These weather conditions last as long as they remain in battle. Extremely harsh sunlight and heavy rain are enhanced versions of harsh sunlight and rain, having all the same effects as the base weather, but providing additional benefits and being harder to remove. All three weather conditions cannot be replaced by other weather conditions while a Pokémon with the corresponding Ability remains on the field, except each other.

Origin

The three Pokémon represent separate elemental spheres: Kyogre having dominion over the hydrosphere, Groudon over the lithosphere, and Rayquaza over the atmosphere. These roles are reflected in their types. The three Pokémon could be references to creatures from Hebrew myth: Leviathan, a sea monster; Behemoth, a land beast; and Ziz, a giant bird.

History

Mythology and ancient history

The super-ancient Pokémon's history was first revealed in the Hoenn Generation III games and expanded upon in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. The Draconid people kept recorded history of the trio through mural paintings at Sky Pillar.

Thousands of years ago, during the Hoenn region's primal age, the world was overflowing with natural energy. Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre fought over that energy in long clashes[5], creating natural disasters in the process. The Hoenn region was created from these clashes. In the face of their great power, people could do nothing. But Rayquaza intervened, and its power overwhelmed that of the two primal Pokémon, ending their conflict and returning peace to the world.

A thousand years later, a meteoroid hit the earth, creating what would become Sootopolis City. This impact caused cracks in the ground that unleashed natural energy, causing Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre to battle each other again, threatening to destroy the world in the process. Humans had a collective memory of how Rayquaza saved their race long ago, and their wish for this to happen again combined with the power of the Meteorite allowed Rayquaza to Mega Evolve for the first time and calm the other two Pokémon. Stripped of their primal forms, Groudon and Kyogre entered a deep slumber in their respective homes while Rayquaza returned to the sky.

Sky Pillar was then created by the Draconid people to honor and preserve the super-ancient Pokémon's history. They also prepared for the day when Rayquaza would be needed again upon the eventual appearance of the Grand Meteor Delta. The Red Orb and Blue Orb were created in case Groudon and Kyogre returned, with the power to calm down the two of them without the aid of Rayquaza.

Pokémon Emerald

Team Aqua and Team Magma use the Red Orb and Blue Orb to awaken Groudon and Kyogre from within Jagged Pass and the Seafloor Cavern. This caused the two Pokémon to clash in Sootopolis City, and sending the weather across Hoenn into a frenzy.

To stop their fighting, the player awakens Rayquaza at the Sky Pillar. Rayquaza descends on Sootopolis City to quell the pair's fighting, returning the weather to normal.

Similar movesets

The following are the super-ancient Pokémon's level-up movesets from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Lv. 382Kyogre.png382Kyogre-Primal.png
Kyogre
 Water 
383Groudon.png383Groudon-Primal.png
Groudon
 Ground / Ground  Fire 
384Rayquaza.png384Rayquaza-Mega.png
Rayquaza
 Dragon  Flying 
1 Origin Pulse Precipice Blades Dragon Ascent
Ancient Power
Water Pulse Mud Shot Twister
Body Slam Lava Plume Air Slash
Scary Face
9 Aqua Tail Earth Power Crunch
18 Calm Mind Bulk Up Dragon Dance
27 Muddy Water Earthquake Extreme Speed
36 Ice Beam Hammer Arm Dragon Pulse
45 Sheer Cold Fissure Hyper Voice
54 Aqua Ring Rest
63 Fly
72 Hydro Pump Fire Blast Hurricane
81 Double-Edge Solar Beam Outrage
90 Water Spout Eruption Hyper Beam
Moves in bold are STAB. Moves in italics do no damage. Moves in bold italics are only STAB for Primal Groudon, which is not present in Scarlet and Violet.


Base stat comparison

Pokémon 382Kyogre.png
Kyogre
383Groudon.png
Groudon
384Rayquaza.png
Rayquaza
HP
100
100
105
Attack
100
150
150
Defense
90
140
90
Sp. Atk
150
100
150
Sp. Def
140
90
90
Speed
90
90
95
Total 670 670 680


Primal/Mega Evolved forms

Pokémon 382Kyogre-Primal.png
Kyogre
383Groudon-Primal.png
Groudon
384Rayquaza-Mega.png
Rayquaza
HP
100
100
105
Attack
150
180
180
Defense
90
160
100
Sp. Atk
180
150
180
Sp. Def
160
90
100
Speed
90
90
115
Total 770 770 780


In the core series games

Rayquaza confronting Kyogre and Groudon in a cutscene in Emerald.

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

In these games, both Kyogre and Groudon appear in the Cave of Origin in their respective games, and after entering the Hall of Fame, the player can encounter Rayquaza at rest on the topmost floor of the Sky Pillar.

Pokémon Emerald

In the enhanced version of Ruby and Sapphire, Kyogre and Groudon both appear in alternating caves after entering the Hall of Fame: Marine Cave (on Route 105, Route 125, Route 127, or Route 129) for Kyogre and Terra Cave (on Route 114, Route 115, Route 116, or Route 118) for Groudon. Rayquaza appears atop the Sky Pillar after calming Kyogre and Groudon in Sootopolis City, and is obtainable before entering the Hall of Fame.

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

All three super-ancient Pokémon can be obtained in the Embedded Tower after Red is defeated and player has the National Pokédex, Kanto first partner Pokémon, and respective Orbs. Kyogre is obtainable in HeartGold, and Groudon is obtainable in SoulSilver. Once both a Kyogre from HeartGold and a Groudon from SoulSilver are in one game, the player gets an opportunity to catch Rayquaza.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

In the remakes, both Kyogre and Groudon appear in the Cave of Origin just like in the originals. However, when the player faces them, they are in their Primal Forms. Rayquaza is obtained during the Delta Episode atop Sky Pillar, which occurs after the player become the Champion and is granted access to Sky Pillar by Wallace. Rayquaza must be caught when encountered; if the player runs away from it or defeats it, they will have to battle it again until it is caught.

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, all three members of the super-ancient Pokémon can be encountered in the Ultra Space Wilds through Ultra Warp Ride. GroudonUS can be encountered in the Cave World through a yellow warp hole. KyogreUM can be encountered in the Water World through a blue warp hole. Rayquaza can be encountered in the Cliff World through a red warp hole, as long as both Groudon and Kyogre are in the player's party.

Pokémon Sword and Shield

In The Crown Tundra DLC, the super-ancient Pokémon be found at Max Lair during Dynamax Adventures. Groudon can be found in Sword, while Kyogre can be found in Shield; however, the player can get the other Legendary by participating in other players' Dynamax Adventures.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the super-ancient Pokémon can all be encountered at Ramanas Park after capturing the legendary giants, Legendary beastsBD/Legendary birdsSP and Eon duo. The trio is located at Oceanic Room, Tectonic Room, and Stratospheric Room respectively. Each room needs either Oceanic Slate, Tectonic Slate, or Stratospheric Slate to unlock the encounter.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

In The Indigo Disk DLC, the super-ancient Pokémon can be obtained via snacks from Snacksworth. Groudon can be found in Scarlet, while Kyogre can be found in Violet. The player can get the other Legendary by participating in Blueberry Quests through the Union Circle online. Rayquaza can be obtainted through the exclusive online group quests.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

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In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, as well as their remake, Rescue Team DX, Groudon and Rayquaza serve notable roles in the story. Groudon awakens after the player has visited Mt. Freeze and spoken with Ninetales. After Team A.C.T. and another team have failed to defeat it, the player's team must travel to Magma Cavern to stop it. Rayquaza, meanwhile, serves as the final boss of the main game. The player and their partner must climb to the top of the Sky Tower in order to ask Rayquaza's help in destroying a giant meteor that's threatening the planet. While Rayquaza initially attacks them due to them intruding on his territory, it sees reason at the last second and uses Hyper Beam to destroy the meteor just before it can hit.

During the post-game, each of the super-ancient Pokémon can be recruited by defeating them on the final floor of a dungeon. Kyogre resides at the bottom of the Stormy Sea, while Groudon and Rayquaza can be found in the same dungeons as during the main game. In the remake, Kyogre and Groudon will undergo Primal Reversion while being fought, while Rayquaza will Mega Evolve.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness and Explorers of Sky, the player and partner encounter a Groudon at the end of Steam Cave, though after it is defeated, it turns out to have been just an illusion created by Uxie to protect the Time Gear of Fogbound Lake. During the post-game, each of the super-ancient Pokémon can be found in a dungeon, protecting one of the Seven Treasures and needing to be defeated in order to obtain them.

In Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, Rayquaza makes several brief appearances during the main game, fleeing the planet in fear of the Dark Matter, though it eventually returns to prevent the Dark Matter from taking the Tree of Life away from the planet, teaming up with Deoxys to do so. Though the Dark Matter turns both of them to stone soon after, they're restored to normal following Dark Matter's defeat. During the post-game, each of the super-ancient Pokémon serves as the boss of a dungeon, appearing in their alternate forms.

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Pokkén Tournament

In Pokkén Tournament, Mega Rayquaza appears as a Support Pokémon in the Switch version of the game alongside Mimikyu.

Pokémon Masters EX

All three of the super-ancient Pokémon appear in Pokémon Masters EX, forming recruitable sync pairs with various Trainers associated with them in the core series games.

Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role EX role Base potential Availability
#080 VSZinnia Masters.png Zinnia #0384 MastersIcon0384.png Rayquaza
Bag Key Stone Sprite.png Mega Rayquaza
Dragon
DragonIC Masters.png
Rock
RockIC Masters.png
Masters Special Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Legendary Adventures
The Dragon That Rules the Sky
#127 VSMaxie Masters.png Maxie #0383 MastersIcon0383.png Groudon Master Sync Pair Mark Masters.png
Ground
GroundIC Masters.png
Ice
IceIC Masters.png
Masters Physical Strike.png Masters Tech.png ★★★★★☆EX Master Fair Sync Pair Scout
#128 VSArchie Masters.png Archie #0382 MastersIcon0382.png Kyogre Master Sync Pair Mark Masters.png
Water
WaterIC Masters.png
Grass
GrassIC Masters.png
Masters Special Strike.png Masters Tech.png ★★★★★☆EX Master Fair Sync Pair Scout
#081 VSSteven Anniversary 2021 Masters.png Anniversary 2021
Steven
#0384 MastersIcon0384 s.png RayquazaShiny Master Sync Pair Mark Masters.png
Bag Key Stone Sprite.png Mega Rayquaza
Flying
FlyingIC Masters.png
Ice
IceIC Masters.png
Masters Physical Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Master Fair Sync Pair Scout

In the anime

An ancient mural depicting the clash between Groudon and Kyogre

Main series

All three super-ancient Pokémon have appeared in the anime.

Pokémon movies

Main article: Rayquaza (M07)

Rayquaza first appeared in Destiny Deoxys, where it defended its territory from a Deoxys.

Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and a Shiny Mega Rayquaza all made a major appearance in Hoopa and The Clash of Ages. Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon were summoned by a dark entity of Hoopa's Unbound form, along with the Pokémon of Myth and Kyurem, and were controlled by the evil shadow in order to terrorize Dahara City. It was revealed that long ago, Kyogre and Groudon engaged in a battle with Hoopa in its Unbound form to entertain the citizens of Dahara City, but this ended when Hoopa's power was sealed by Ghris. Mega Rayquaza was summoned by Hoopa along with Latias and Latios in order to stop the entity of Hoopa's Unbound form from terrorizing Dahara City.

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

Main article: Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)

Kyogre and Groudon both debuted in Gaining Groudon. Kyogre had been captured by Team Magma, who was also in possession of the Blue Orb. Groudon was in Team Aqua's possession along with the Red Orb. The two teams were planning on swapping Groudon and Kyogre, but Kyogre was released by Team Aqua commander Shelly, who had infiltrated Team Magma. Archie then proceeded to take control of Kyogre using the Red Orb. In the following episode, Archie threatened to use Kyogre's power to flood the island both teams had met at. At this time the now awakened Groudon came and began to battle with Kyogre. During this time, Ash, his friends, and Lance managed to snap Archie out of the Red Orb's possession. Now free from the Orbs' possession Kyogre and Groudon retreated into the ocean and a volcano, respectively.

Pokémon the Series: XY

Main article: Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)

In Mega Evolution Special II, Rayquaza appeared after Alain and Steven Stone used their Mega Ring and Mega Stickpin, respectively, to open one of Hoenn's ancient ruins and reveal the legendary Giant Rock. The energy emitted by the rock not only brought Rayquaza to the ruins, but it also awoke Groudon and Kyogre from their slumbers. Rayquaza, in a fit of rage, began attacking the people responsible for unlocking the Giant Rock. Seeing that, Alain and Steven sent out Charizard and Metagross to stop the Sky High Pokémon, but to no avail. Rayquaza destroyed the ruins by using Draco Meteor, disintegrating the Giant Rock in the process before returning to the ozone layer.

In Mega Evolution Special III, Alain and Steven were monitoring the area around Rustboro City when they noticed that Groudon had awakened and was seemingly moving towards the coastline. Steven wondered if Kyogre could also appear, and just at that moment, they received footage of the Sea Basin Pokémon. Lysandre then commented on the possibility of the Pokémon world being destroyed, scaring Mairin. After that, Steven explained to her that there is a legend in the Hoenn region that has been told since ancient times. According to Steven, the legend says that in the prehistoric era, Primal Groudon expanded the continents and Primal Kyogre expanded the seas. The two Legendary Pokémon were locked in a fierce struggle to obtain a source of enormous energy. That struggle shook the land and the skies, nearly destroying the world in the process. He also added that some people believe the energy source they were searching for was the Giant Rock.

Steven and Lysandre soon discovered that both Groudon and Kyogre were following an energy similar to that of the Giant Rock. Suspecting the rock would materialize in the place Groudon and Kyogre were headed, Lysandre ordered Alain to protect it from the super-ancient Pokémon. After that, Alain and Steven flew over the area on a plane and, when the two Primal Pokémon started fighting for the source of energy, they sent out their Charizard and Metagross to prevent them from consuming the rock's energy. However, Charizard and Metagross had trouble fighting against the Legendary Pokémon, but their combined efforts protected the Giant Rock long enough for Rayquaza to step in and put an end to the conflict between Groudon and Kyogre, causing them to return to their regular forms. After that, Lysandre's employees appeared to take away the Giant Rock, blocking its energy and placing it in a submarine. With the rock away, all three super-ancient Pokémon retreated.

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

Main article: Black Rayquaza

A Shiny Rayquaza known as the Black Rayquaza plays a major role in the series. It was once owned by the Ancient Adventurer Lucius, contained in an Ancient Poké Ball that eventually wound up in Roy's possession. He initially thought the Poké Ball was empty, until The Ancient Poké Ball, where it reacted with Liko's pendant and opened to reveal Rayquaza, which subsequently flew away, setting up Roy's dream to follow and find it.

Rayquaza next appeared before the Rising Volt Tacklers in Lapras's Feelings for its Friends. In the following episode, Amethio fought against Rayquaza, but was quickly defeated by it. In The Plan to Capture Rayquaza, the Explorers conducted an operation where to summon and capture Rayquaza, but were foiled by the Rising Volt Tacklers, who proceeded to battle Rayquaza in the next episode, but were defeated.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)

All three super-ancient Pokémon have appeared in Pokémon Adventures.

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Ruby & Sapphire arc

Kyogre and Groudon are awakened by Team Aqua and Team Magma, causing massive devastation across Hoenn and necessitating Norman to awaken Rayquaza in order to help stop them.

Emerald arc

While the actual super-ancient Pokémon do not appear in this arc, Guile Hideout uses Jirachi's wish-granting powers to summon a sentient mass of sea water in the shape of a Kyogre to sink the Battle Frontier into the ocean.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

The three super-ancient Pokémon are awakened once again, this time to help stop the world from being destroyed by a giant meteoroid, gaining the access to their ultimate forms for this purpose. Kyogre and Groudon expend all of their energy in stopping just a fragment of the meteoroid, leaving it up to Rayquaza and the humans of the world to stop the main body of the meteoroid.

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Artwork

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese 超古代ポケモン Chō kodai Pokémon
Mandarin Chinese 超古代宝可梦 Chāo gǔdài Pokémon
France Flag.png French Pokémon ancestraux
Germany Flag.png German Wetter-Legenden
Italy Flag.png Italian Pokémon millenari
South Korea Flag.png Korean 초 고대포켓몬 Cho godae Pokémon
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Pokémon de tempos imemoriais
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pokémon ancestrales
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Pokémon siêu cổ đại đã

References

  1. "This defies belief... A super-ancient POKéMON... Its power is unbelievable. It has upset the balance of nature..." - ArchieR/MaxieS (Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions)
  2. "GROUDON and KYOGRE, the two POKéMON wreaking havoc here, are considered to be super-ancient POKéMON. But there aren’t just two super-ancient POKéMON. There is one more somewhere. Somewhere, there is a super-ancient POKéMON named RAYQUAZA." - Wallace (Pokémon Emerald Version)
  3. The Super-Ancient Pokémon Awaken! Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: Super Music Collection
  4. Battle! (Super-Ancient Pokémon) (Pokémon Masters EX Version) Jukebox (Masters)
  5. Zinnia: "Thousands of years ago, in the primal age long lost, the world was overflowing with natural energy. Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre fought over that energy in endless, furious clashes." (Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire)
  6. Tweet by @poke_times

See also

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